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Old Aug 2, 2018 | 12:22 PM
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Getting ready to s/o my head unit, is this an important piece to the puzzle or can it be by-passed? We do see our fair share of rain here in the mid-west. If it is important, any ideas where I can purchase one locally?
 
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Im getting ready to do mine. Not sure how important it is..but I figured i would use same material i use for speakers and have on top of my amp in fairing.

its breathable and water rolls off. Its a prefilter mesh. Not sure i want to wrap in plastic,etc.

https://www.outerwears.com/proddetail.asp?prod=WR12
 

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Thanks for the reply Mike. I wasnt thinking ahead and planned my install this evening. I'll stop by the local bike shop on my way home and see if they carry something equivalent.
 
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I think some wrapped the unit with clear contact paper/film. Can buy that at hardware store/walmart
 
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Originally Posted by GLW Mike
I think some wrapped the unit with clear contact paper/film. Can buy that at hardware store/walmart
This is what I did. You can buy a roll of Duck brand film for less than $5 at the hardware store. I cut a piece big enough to wrap the chassis of my radio top and sides. I left bottom and back open for air movement
 
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Worked like a champ! $5.47 at the Walmart. Thanks Mike! Install went smooth now the tuning battle.
 
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